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I received a small display frame for Christmas. Of course, first thought was to put a coin in there. Problem was, will it damage the coin (material)? So, it had to be something that I wasn't overly concerned about toning. I decided to put examples of the first year issues of modern dollars in the frame. Here it is:  "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Nice desk display.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Thanks scopru. It will look good in the midst of all the mountains of clutter on my desk at work.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Taiwan
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Lookin' good! By the way, how does the frame hold the coin? Does it work like a giant 2x2? |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Looks great! I'm sure it will be jbuck approved. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It may or may not be a damaging plastic. Smell funny? Maybe since two f the three are "failed" US coinage, you need to put a couple other failed series in there, FE's come to mind, Shield nickels another. Do like the display no matter what is in there. |
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United States
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A wise choice for a test. No great loss if they do tone strangely, but it won't take that long to notice if they do. I still doubt you'll keep your favorite gold in a similar holder on top of your desk. Where do you work?  |
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United States
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.By the way, how does the frame hold the coin? Does it work like a giant 2x2? The items are sandwiched between two thin sheets of some sort of plastic like a 2x2. I didn't notice any odor. But, since I didn't know the material not taking a chance. No gold or silver going in, so I will tell you where I work... Inside.  Thanks for the comments everyone. "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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12/26/2017 2:53 pm
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United States
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I like it a lot! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Thanks scopru. It will look good in the midst of all the mountains of clutter on my desk at work. Where I work it would take a walk the first day.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks guys. I tried putting the Ike at the top, but it was a little out of balance.
I work in a good place with decent people. Only thing taken is a drink and a sandwich once in a while. I guess we all get hungry now and then.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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United Kingdom
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Where I work it would take a walk the first day. I cant even hold onto a nice pen, let alone this  Nice display |
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United States
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It is amazing how many inanimate objects "find life" at work.  |
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It's a silicone sheet, with the two halves of the frame held together with magnets. I ended up using capsules for mine, because Half Dimes and such are too thin to be held in place. So I can't speak to the long term nature. However it's silicone which should be inert. -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ |
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Very nice ..I like it |
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